Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

University of Arizona

The materials science and engineering degree program immerses you in hands-on study geared to discovering materials for products and technology and finding new ways to use and improve existing ones. Materials science engineers research, design and develop polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, and other natural and synthetic materials to advance fields such as energy, health care, aerospace and defense. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering work directly with the materials they study through smelting, composite manufacturing and glassblowing labs. Undergraduates gain research experience in the University of Arizona's world-renowned centers such as the Arizona Materials Lab and the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy and through interdisciplinary design projects. Careers for materials science engineers are linked to every field of engineering and science.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Communication Skills; Communicate effectively in verbal presentations, written reports and other media

Engineering Tools and Use; Utilize modern engineering tools used in the profession

Fundamental MSE and Engineering Principles; Apply the fundamentals of MSE and engineering, the interrelationship among processing, microstructure, properties and performance to solving problems

Life-long Learning Skills; Use resources such as library facilities, data bases, professional society offerings, etc. as part of life-long learning

Math, Physical Science, and Engineering Principles; Apply the fundamentals of mathematics, the physical and/or the life sciences and engineering principles to problem solving.

Problem Solving in Context; Work individually and in teams to define alternative solutions from diverse knowledge bases and implement acceptable solutions in a local, national and global context

Professional and Societal Responsibility; Value life-long learning and put into action responsibilities to the profession and society

CAREER FIELDS

Energy

Defense

Optics

Aerospace

Medicine

Manufacturing

Information technology